Seven first-inning runs helped the River City Rascals (14-9) to an 8-5 win over the Rockford Aviators (10-13) at T. R. Hughes Ballpark on Wednesday.

The River City Rascals scored in the first on a three-run home run by Saxon Butler, an RBI single by Curran Redal, an RBI single by Redal, a two-run single by Zach Kometani, and.

Butler racked up three RBIs on two hits for the River City Rascals.

Kalaika Kahoohalahala racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Rockford Aviators. He singled in the fifth and sixth innings.

Ray Hanson improved to 4-0 on the year by picking up the win for the River City Rascals. He allowed two runs over five innings. He struck out five, walked two and surrendered five hits.

Trevor Shull (0-1) took the loss for the Rockford Aviators. He allowed seven runs in one-third of an inning, walked three and struck out none.